The Flower and the Sword
1964, Japanese. Directed by Eisuke Takizawa.
A dangerous mobster threatens the life of a businessman's mother in this thriller. As Ryuji oversees the building of a bridge in Japan, a powerful gangster plans to stop the project. By any means necessary.
- Runtime
- 1h 43m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Japanese
- Rated
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- Released
- 11 November 1964
- Original title
- 男の紋章 花と長脇差
- Country
- Japan
- Written by
- Ryuzo Nakanishi, Hisataka Kai
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The Flower and the Sword: quick answers
What should I watch before The Flower and the Sword?
Watch The Symbol of a Man (1963), The Dragon Crest (1963), Fight of the Gamblers (1963), and The Scarred Crest (1964) first.
What comes after The Flower and the Sword?
Next in the series: A Man's Crest: Fight Challenge (1964), Ryuji's Journey: The Crest of Man (1965), and The Rule for a Vagabond (1965).
Is The Flower and the Sword worth watching?
The Flower and the Sword doesn’t have enough ratings for a verdict yet.
How long is The Flower and the Sword?
The Flower and the Sword runs 103 minutes (1h 43m).
Does The Flower and the Sword have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Flower and the Sword. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Flower and the Sword parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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Which OTT platform is The Flower and the Sword on?
The Flower and the Sword isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Flower and the Sword?
If you liked The Flower and the Sword, try The Yakuza, Battles Without Honor and Humanity: Deadly Fight in Hiroshima, Rainy Dog.
Who directed The Flower and the Sword?
The Flower and the Sword (1964) was directed by Eisuke Takizawa and stars Hideki Takahashi, Masako Izumi, Kokinji Katsura.